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Bangaii Cardinals: (Pterapogon kauderni)

Bangaii Cardinals: (Pterapogon kauderni)

Diet: Carnivore, offer varied meaty treats. (Mysis, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood)Maximum size: 3"Lifespan: ~ 5 yearsMinimum tank size: 30 gallon (A lot of sites say 20 gallon, but I find they always underestimate min. tank size)Behavior: Mostly nocturnal, but are often seen in the day. These fish are peaceful and suit a community tank. They prefer to be kept in pairs. These fish have great personalities, I often see mine hunting copepods on the rocks. They hover completely still then...BANG...in one quick flash they pounce on their target. Neat to watch.Sexes: Hard to differentiate, but males have a broader head and jaw and a longer dorsal fin.Breeding: mouth brooders, will readily breed in captivity

* This species had recently been added to the IUCN Red List
Please purchase only tank bred specimens.